Help us fill the dental care gap by purchasing toothbrushes and toothpaste through this page. These everyday products are rarely donated but are vital for health, dignity, and wellbeing. Your purchase will support local food banks and help families take care of healthy smiles.

Nearly 1 in 4 households with children (23%, 2.2 million) live in hygiene poverty, lacking basics like toothbrushes and toothpaste. Around 23% of five-year-olds in London experienced dental decay or needed tooth extractions last year, and tooth extractions were the most common reason children aged five to nine were admitted to hospital in 2023–24 (Nuffield Trust, 2025).

For a limited time, all purchases in the Fill the Gap Dental Shop will be doubled, helping twice as many families access toothbrushes and toothpaste. Add your school name on the checkout page. 

All the money you donate when buying from this shop will support Food Bank Aid’s work to distribute essential food, toiletries and household items to London food banks. Your donation supports a range of activities to make this possible – from purchasing and logistics to food bank liaison and support.